BILT HARD 40-Ton Gas
#3 in GasFull review
Maximum force for the money for big hardwood, if an unproven brand and unknown warranty are acceptable.
Amazon $1,899.99$1,899.99
4.2/5
A full beam splitter for people who burn several cords a year and want a Briggs & Stratton engine.
- 40 tonsSplitting force
- 15.2 sCycle time
- 26.5 inLongest log
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$2,099
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Forty tons and an 18 GPM pump take on the biggest hardwood rounds
- Tilts vertical so heavy rounds roll onto the plate
- Tows on DOT road tires with a 2 in ball
- Three-year residential warranty on the splitter
Cons
- Engine and hydraulic parts get shorter cover than the frame
- Over 500 lb, so it needs a vehicle to move
- Log table costs extra
The YARDMAX full-beam gas family
Every YARDMAX full-beam gas model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own power source.
| Model | Splitting force | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| YARDMAX YU3266 32-Ton Gas | 32 tons | 4.1/5 | $1,649 |
| YARDMAX YU3666 35-Ton Gas | 35 tons | 4.2/5 | $1,739.99 |
| YARDMAX YU4066 40-Ton Gas (this one) | 40 tons | 4.2/5 | $2,099 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | YU4066 |
|---|---|
| Splitting | |
| Splitting force | 40 tons |
| Cycle time | 15.2 s |
| Longest log | 26.5 in |
| Orientation | Horizontal and vertical |
| Kinetic | No |
| Power | |
| Power | Gas |
| Build | |
| Log cradles | Yes |
| Towable | Yes |
| Dimensions | 91.5 x 48 x 37 in |
| Weight | 605.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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YARDMAX YU3666 35-Ton Gas
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YARDMAX YU3266 32-Ton Gas
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